Biomolecules

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What are the three main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What are the two main components of fats and oils?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.